Rickey Stafford

Coach Rickey Stafford, 64, of Hazel Green, went to be with the Lord on Friday at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

Coach Stafford left a legacy with thousands of people after having coached, taught, and served as a school administrator for forty-two years at Meridianville, Hazel Green, and Blanche Schools.  He also represented District Four on the Madison County Board of Education.   He was a member of the 1967 Hazel Green High School state championship basketball team.

Mr. Stafford was preceded in death by his parents,  Melvin Stafford & Wilma Mathis Stafford.

He is survived by his wife,  Angela K. Stafford, and their children: Aimee, Kendall, and Hunter Stafford, and by his daughters, Amy Stafford and Amanda Stafford Brown; His daughter-in-law, Amanda Ellis; His son-in-law, Randy Brown; His sister, Mona Stafford McPeters; His nephew, Cody McPeters; His brother-in-law, Paul McPeters; Two grand-children, Brycen Noel Brown and Adrian Guzy. His step-mother, Judy Stafford;  Two step-brothers, Randy and Rocky Cowley. His mother-in-law, Patricia Lynch, and his father-in-law, Roy Jenkins. He is also survived by many other beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins.

All who met Coach Stafford loved and respected him.  He leaves behind a multitude of friends and loved ones whose lives he has impacted.

The family will receive friends on Monday from 11am to 2pm at Hazel Green Funeral Home.  A Celebration of Life will follow at 2pm.  Burial will be in New Sharon Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of North Alabama at 3311 Bob Wallace Avenue, Suite 101;  Huntsville, AL  35805.

Hazel Green Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.  Please visit www.hazelgreenfuneralhome.com for an online guestbook and to leave condolences for the family.